Permanent
Branch Accountant
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About this role
Automotive - Automotive Sales
Cape Town
FULL TIME
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Bank Account
* Process daily bank transactions, reconcile accounts, and load payments on internet banking.
Petty Cash
* Handle petty cash payments and receipts, process daily transactions, and deposit excess cash into the bank as required.
CODs (Cash on Delivery)
* Reconcile CODs, prepare payment documentation, and submit to finance for processing.
Creditors
* Process expenses in Automate, reconcile all creditors’ documentation, and forward for payment.
* Ensure all creditors are paid within agreed terms.
Debtors
* Monitor debtor accounts to ensure payments remain within terms.
* Follow up on outstanding payments and address customer queries.
* Send monthly statements and liaise with Parts & Workshop regarding cash accounts, including receipt of payments and query resolution.
WIPS & Warranty
* Monitor and communicate documentation flow with the workshop.
* Attend meetings with workshop staff to manage warranty and work-in-progress documentation.
Workshop Productivity
* Prepare daily productivity reports and share with workshop staff and Departmental Planner (DP).
* Discuss weekly productivity issues with the Workshop Manager and identify solutions for improvement.
DOC
* Prepare daily DOC reports and forward to managers.
Discussions
* Conduct informal discussions with departmental managers regarding their figures to identify areas where reporting or information can provide assistance.
Fixed Assets
* Prepare monthly fixed asset reports, assist with audits, process new capital expenditure applications, and update asset files.
Balance Sheet / GL Reconciliations
* Prepare and continuously follow up on outstanding issues to ensure reconciliations are accurate and complete.
Financial Reports
* Analyze income statements, balance sheets, budgets, and other financial data.
Meeting Reports
* Prepare meeting reports for the DP and department managers.
* Attend meetings with DP and departmental teams as required.
Internal Accounts
* Prepare reconciliations and payment requests for internal creditors based in Cape Town.
Maintenance Plans
* Bookkeeping and reporting for vehicle maintenance plans.
* Prepare invoices for each vehicle on MTP and forward to customers.
Sundry Invoices
* Prepare and submit sundry invoices to finance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Support your manager constructively, maintaining strong internal departmental relationships.
* Manage work efficiently and effectively.
* Maintain a high quality of work ethic at all times.
* Build effective internal and external relationships through clear and professional communication.
* Develop and improve knowledge and skills of colleagues where appropriate.
* Ensure trial balances and general ledger reconciliations are accurate and up to date.
* Comply with company policies and procedures consistently.
* Maintain proper filing and housekeeping of financial documentation.
* Ensure effective control of company assets at all times.
* Demonstrate strong time management and priority-setting skills.
Minimum Requirements
* BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (experience in commercial/dealer environments advantageous).
* Proven experience handling recruitment processes.
* Valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
Personal Attributes
* Confident and proactive, anticipating issues and requirements.
* Approachable and professional in manner.
* Team player with a positive and respectful attitude.
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